South Carolina Dove Season 2025-26
South Carolina dove season dates start with Sep 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed dove row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
South Carolina's listed 2025-26 dove season runs Sep 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026.
Regular Season - Split 3 Mourning Dove opens Dec 22, 2025 and closes Jan 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to South Carolina DNR.
Dove
Mourning Dove
General - WMA
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
See Public Dove Field List for WMA dates
Zone: All Game Zones
Mourning Dove
General - Private Land
Three segments: Sept. 1-Oct. 4, Nov. 15-29, Dec. 22-Jan. 31
Zone: All Game Zones
Mourning Dove
Regular Season - Split 1
Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset
Mourning Dove
Regular Season - Split 2
Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset
Mourning Dove
Regular Season - Split 3
Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset
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South Carolina Dove Season FAQ
When does dove season open in South Carolina?
September 1, 2025 is the earliest listed dove opener in South Carolina — general - private land mourning dove runs Sep 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with South Carolina DNR.
What are the 2025-26 dove season dates in South Carolina?
South Carolina lists 4 dove season windows: General - Private Land Mourning Dove (Sep 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026); Regular Season - Split 1 Mourning Dove (Sep 1-Oct 4, 2025); Regular Season - Split 2 Mourning Dove (Nov 15-29, 2025); Regular Season - Split 3 Mourning Dove (Dec 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026). Always verify against South Carolina DNR before hunting.
Are there different dove seasons in South Carolina?
Yes — South Carolina lists separate dove seasons for General - Private Land Mourning Dove, Regular Season - Split 1 Mourning Dove, Regular Season - Split 2 Mourning Dove, Regular Season - Split 3 Mourning Dove. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and South Carolina DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt dove in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and dove hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with South Carolina DNR.